An unprecedented and spectacular journey of music and dance. Roni Benise takes us on a romantic and exotic voyage through the wild and beautiful sounds of his Spanish guitar. From Spanish Flamenco to Cuban Salsa to Brazilian Samba, the traditions and rules of music and dance are shattered through the 50 world class performers that join Mr. Benise on stage to celebrate MUSIC, LOVE, AND LIFE.
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Soundtrack to the PBS Special.
From fiery Spanish guitars to beautiful orchestral ballads, Roni Benise takes us on a romantic and exotic voyage. A musical journey from Spanish Flamenco, to Brazilian Samba, to Cuban Salsa, the traditioal rules of music are broken. The Show that celebrates Music, Love, and Life.
1. Santa Barbara
2. Montserrat
3. Salsa Salsa
4. Mi Amor
5. Tribal
6. Galletto's Jam
7. Long Kiss Goodbye
8. Fandango
9. Prelude / Fuego
10. Desperado
11. Shambala
12. Carnaval
"Carnaval" explodes with the rhythms of Brazil!
Escape to the sunny beaches of Rio and quiet nights full of stars with beautiful guitar melodies. Benise blends the unique flavor of Brazilian percussion, background vocals, and piano with Spanish guitar to capture the sentimental heart and passion of Brazil. Music is life in Brazil.
1. Carnaval
2. Brazil
3. Moonlight Cantina
4. Tabu (remix)
5. Sunsong Rio
6. Galletto's Jam
7. Sonata in E
8. Brazilian Summer
9. Copacabana Beach
10. Samba Samba
11. Enigma
Venture into the spicy land of romance and sweet persuasions. Feel the cool breeze of Spanish guitars against lush rhythms that will soothe your soul and make you dance with sensual delite. The allure of Spanish guitars will seduce you. "Mediterranea" is not just a place - it's a state of mind.
1. Rhumba Rhumba
2. Mediterranea
3. Nights in the Gardens of Spain
4. Montserrat
5. Santa Barbara
6. Sangria
7. Noches de Fuego
8. Sunday Morning
9. Guitarria
10. Flamenco a-go-go
11. Bridge of Sighs
Benise turns up the heat! Indulge in the fiery and seductive sounds of Spanish guitars, sizzling rhythms and gypsy violin. Feel the passion of Benise's deepened artistry and incomparable guitar technique. Ignite your soul!!
1. Shakara
2. Gypsea
3. Spanish Kiss
4. Luna Flamenca
5. Rosanegra
6. Corazón
7. Fandango
8. Alegria
9. Seville
10. Fiesta
11. Bells of Madonnari
Experience the "Romance" of Spanish guitar. An exquisite collection of songs that capture the spirit and passion of flamenco. Special poetry booklet included. Evocative and sensuous...
1. Exotica
2. Obsession
3. Long Kiss Goodbye
4. Forbidden
5. Tears for Midori
6. Solea'
7. Souviner d'un Amour
8. Walk In The Park
9. Cafe Paris
10. Arabesques
11. Garden of Angels
All your favorite Christmas songs, "Flamenco Style." Enjoy the timeless holiday classics through the beautiful sounds of Spanish guitar, gypsy violin, and flamenco percussion. Great as a gift or to liven up any holiday event!
1. Jingle Bells
2. Deck the Halls
3. Angels we have heard on high!
4. Greensleeves
5. Santa Claus is coming to Town
6. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
7. Carol of the Bells
8. Little Drummer Boy
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
10. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
11. Noche De Paz (Silent Night)
An explosive 20 Song Collection that captures the fire and passion of "Benise Live"! Fiery Spanish guitars, gypsy violin, and a sizzling thythm section combine to ignite the night. The ultimate "Best of Benise"!
DISC1
1. Intro
2. Shakara
3. Luna Flamenca
4. Mediteranea
5. Corazon
6. Santa Barbara
7. Tribal
8. Montserrat
9. Bridge of Sighs
10. Rhumba Rhumba
DISC 2
1. Tabu
2. Carnaval
3. Brazil
4. Galetto's Jam
5. Brazilian Summer
6. Samba Samba
7. Alegria
8. Long Kiss Goodbye
9. Noches de Fuego
10. Fandango!
Rarely is an artist capable of touching the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures, and diverse musical backgrounds as Roni Benise. He is, without a doubt, a phenomenon whose passionate music appeals to people from all walks of life.
His fiery Spanish Guitar melodies and high-energy rhythms weave a stunning tapestry of emotions from deep within. Ronis artistry and incomparable guitar technique is both wild and refined, producing a sound that is as edgy and exotic as it is romantic and sensual.
Roni has always charted his own distinctive path. Since the age of eleven (when he received his first guitar) he practiced relentlessly, completely self-taught, mastering a variety of different styles that were eventually to become his own unique sound. Although unable to read a note, he began composing original works with powerfully emotional arrangements. And so began his American success story.
Leaving his family and friends to move 1500 hundred miles away from home to Los Angeles with nothing more than his guitar, he held in his heart the encouragement from his parents to work hard and have Faith!
After being turned down by almost every club in Los Angeles, Benise started performing on the streets. It was not uncommon for Benise (performing over 200 shows a year) to have 2-3 events on any given day. Tourists from around the world and native Angelinos alike took to Roni like the Pied Piper of Spanish Guitar. From there, the path of his music took on a life of its own, effortlessly opening doors along the way to attract musicians, dancers and cirque performers, eventually creating an extended family that is now known as his namesake, Benise.
Benise redefined the ordinary and started to promote his own concerts and sell out 2,000 seat theaters throughout Southern California. More than just a concert a Benise show is an inspiring experience that celebrates Love, Music, and Life!
Benise has set the bar for instrumental artists.
There is no other show like a Benise concert. A virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer, his expressive Spanish guitar arrangements stem from influences around the world, carrying the listener on a musical journey to destinations such as Spain, Africa, Brazil, the Mediterranean, Cuba, France, and Egypt. His audiences are held willingly captive as exotic drums, Gypsy violin, Flamenco dancers, Cirque performers, Brazilian Samba dancers, Brazilian Samba percussionists, African tribal drummers, Havana horns, and brilliant theatrical lighting work together to create an unforgettable experience.
Building on his legacy of excellence, Benise has produced and arranged all six of his albums and one DVD on his independent record label, Rosanegra Music. Benises unique and innovative cd packaging and marketing has set a new standard for his peers to try to emulate. His televised performances include QVC, Smooth Jazz TV, Fox, ABC, NBC and Telemundo.
Roni Benise continues to cross new musical boundaries - touching the hearts and souls of people from all cultures with the universal language of music.
Live the Romance Feel the Passion!
An unprecedented and spectacular journey of music and dance. Roni Benise takes us on a romantic and exotic voyage through the wild and beautiful sounds of his Spanish guitar.
From Spanish Flamenco to Cuban Salsa to Brazilian Samba, the traditions and rules of music and dance are shattered through the 50 world class performers that join Mr. Benise on stage to celebrate MUSIC, LOVE, AND LIFE.
The DVD/CD edition of this special is currently available with a pledge of support to your local PBS station. Roni Benise and the featured performers understand and promote the value of PBS programming.
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Nights of Fire nominated for Best Outstanding Music Special and Best Outstanding Costumes for a Music Program
Benise debuts at ..1 on the Top 100 New Age/Ambient/World Radio/Internet Airwaves Chart
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Hello Love, it is almost Thanksgiving here in the states.
This holiday is especially wonderful because it sets aside a day to be with people we love and to reflect upon and share our many blessings and our gratitude.
From my home to yours, bright blessings of gratitude and Love, Love Love Love Joee xx
Hi BENISE 2009, Heaven & Earth is on hiatus now as Stuart Smith and Richie Onori have joined forces with bassist Steve Priest to reform "Sweet". For those of you unfamiliar with the band, Sweet originally formed in the early 70s and went on to sell over 40,000,000 albums with 11 International Top Ten Hits such as "Ballroom Blitz", "Little Willy", "Love is Like Oxygen", "Fox on the Run", "Teenage Rampage", "Action", "Blockbuster", "Hellraiser" and many others.
This reincarnation of the band reformed last year, playing their first show in June, and went on to play festivals throughout Canada and the States and had played to over 300,000 people before the year was out. During this tour last year they recorded a live CD available on Amazon entitled "Sweet, Live in America" which has received rave reviews - pick up a copy and please Add Sweet As Your Friend On Myspace!
Hello and how are you? May todays beautiful Vibes be the Center of more Great Music to Be Written! Sending you much love and great thought into many of the concert's I have enjoyed by You!! Take care and a hug!
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